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By Shaun MeyerDirector of Home Health Services
June is Men’s Health Month and the theme for this year is “Awareness, Prevention, Education, and Family.” The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten public awareness of preventable health pr...

By Stephen G. WallaceChairman and CEO of SADD
The summer season almost always proves to be the most dangerous for teen driving. A new study by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Liberty Mutual Insurance gives parents reason to pause before...

Mid-Plains Community College’s 1972 Dodge Challenger will be on display in North Platte, Sutherland and Grant this weekend. The hot rod is scheduled to be at the Lincoln County Raceway at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. It will also be on display at Sutherl...

Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale encouraged Nebraskans to fly the U.S. flag during the Fourth of July holiday to show their patriotism. By displaying the U.S. flag, people can reflect on what it means to be an American, Gale said. “The U.S. flag ...

Travelers may be able to take advantage of some great air fare deals which are available after Labor Day and before the Thanksgiving Day holiday period, says AAA. Rates to some cities are so low, that it is less expensive to fly rather than drive to a des...

By Mary KarashCounty Executive DirectorFarm Service Agency, Grant, NE
Aug. 1 is the final date to accept a completed FSA-155 for Fiscal Year 2011 for farm combinations or farm divisions for a farm with base acres. I want to remind producers that the fina...

Please RSVP by July 8 to guarantee a meal.
The return of Rancher’s Holiday is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13 at Bentz Valley Inc. in Chase County. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. (MDT) at one of John Maddux’s pastures, located three miles n...

The U.S. pipeline safety agency Friday blocked a Canadian company from restarting its Keystone oil pipeline until U.S. officials are satisfied the company has made required repairs and completed safety tests. The order by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materi...

With summer just starting and temperatures already approaching 100 degrees earlier this spring, cattle producers need to take steps to ward off heat stress in their herds, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef specialist said. Late spring 80-degree days w...

Dear Community: In the last two months, I have heard about the following: Cops “wrongly” ticketing driving offenders, coaches “wrongly” not playing the right players, county commissioners “wrongly” not allowing rules to be flexible, teachers g...

Dear Editor: “Nebraska, the Good Life.” This motto is often used to describe life in Nebraska. Rural communities are touted as good places to live and raise a family… small communities, where people take care of each other and look out for their nei...

By Jan RahnManaging Editor A presentation was given by The Grant Tribune-Sentinel at the regular meeting of Chamber last week for being selected as the organization’s monthly spotlight. Some details of the current-day operations were presented, along ...

Rib cookoff • games • races • food • competitions • Zumba • dog wash • car wash • music • fireworks
By Jan RahnManaging Editor Everyone is invited to spend the day in Grant City Park on the 4th of July where a full schedule of events wi...

By Jan RahnManaging Editor Fundraising for fireworks has gotten off to a slow start, but the annual display on July 4th promises to have more splendor than ever. Donations are being accepted at any bank in Perkins County, or at The Barber Pole in Grant...

By Jan RahnManaging Editor Following the third reading, Grant City Council members unanimously adopted an ordinance for water bond approval during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14. The issuance of water bonds up to $550,000 will improve the city...

By Jan RahnManaging Editor Following the third reading, Grant City Council members unanimously adopted an ordinance for water bond approval during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14. The issuance of water bonds up to $550,000 will improve the city...

A fundraising concert for cancer is scheduled for Saturday night, June 25, at 6:30 p.m., with food, local musical talent and a silent auction at the Grant Evangelical Free Church at 200 W. 10th Street. Organizers of this third annual event have set a goa...

Help the nation reach its goal of 2 million pounds for the hungry by donating food or funds to the Grant USDA Service Center and Natural Resources Conservation Service which will be contributed to the Perkins County Food Pantry.
The Grant USDA Service Ce...

Three age groups—fitness dances, motivational games. Learn new rhythms and styles of music and culture that cultivate individuality and creativity.
By Jan RahnManaging Editor A new program for kids will enhance their summer with fun and exercise while ...

Most consumers know their Internet connection speed affects how fast they can surf the web, but there are other factors that can affect Internet speeds. Making sure that a user is maximizing their computer’s ability to use the Internet can significantly...